Potluck Recipes

Looking for potluck recipes? Impress friends and family with these crowd-pleasing potluck ideas that range from easy appetizers and sides to elegant dinners and desserts.

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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Snappy Pumpkin Dessert

    10 reviews

    Our town has a pumpkin-canning factory, so we're known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." New pumpkin recipes are...


    Rhubarb Custard Cake

    24 reviews

    Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don't bother! Of all...


    Frozen Cucumber Salad

    2 reviews

    Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use...


    Layered Picnic Loaves

    12 reviews

    This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd....


    Low-fat Oatmeal Cookies

    15 reviews

    These oatmeal cookies are chewy with old-fashioned goodness and are low in fat.—Kathleen Nolan, Lawrenceville, Georgia


    Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

    8 reviews

    It does my heart good to see everyone at our table—right down to my great-grandchildren—reach eagerly for one of my...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

    Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

    3 reviews

    In my mind, few foods in a holiday spread are as tempting as a big, spiral-cut ham. I always hope...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    3 reviews

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...


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    Southern Cornbread Salad

    18 reviews

    To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...


    Zucchini Fritters

    31 reviews

    One day I wanted to serve zucchini as a side dish—but I didn't have the time to slice and deep-fry...


    Cheesy Slow-Cooked Corn

    41 reviews

    My family really likes this creamy, cheesy side dish—and it's so easy to make. Even those who usually don't eat...


    Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

    11 reviews

    Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...


    Ginger Ale Fruit Punch

    2 reviews

    This pretty red beverage is always popular and is a refreshing way to celebrate the season. I keep a pitcher...


    Marshmallow Puffs

    11 reviews

    With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...


    Herbed Baked Spinach

    5 reviews

    Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with met entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I...

    Citrus-Molasses Glazed Ham

    4 reviews

    We are always searching for new ways to utilize Florida citrus, which is plentiful during the holidays in our own...


    Pineapple Poke Cake

    29 reviews

    This delicious dessert is especially refreshing on a hot day, but we enjoy it year-round. With several store-bought ingredients, it’s...


    Makeover Toffee Crunch Dessert

    84 reviews

    I cut 90% of the fat and nearly half the calories from one of my favorite desserts. Try it for...


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    Louisiana Chicken

    1 review

    Green peppers and mint add a surprise to this Louisiana chicken recipe. A roasting bag keeps the chicken moist and...


    Makeover Dirt Dessert

    17 reviews

    This lightened-up dessert from the original sent in by Kristi Linton of Bay City, Michigan makes an amazing after-dinner treat....


    Chicken Pot Stickers

    3 reviews

    Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes...

    Potluck Eggs Benedict

    6 reviews

    Asparagus spears give this hearty breakfast dish big springtime flavor. It's super served over warm fluffy biscuits...and a great way...


    Peanut Butter Pies

    8 reviews

    I absolutely love peanut butter, and peanut butter pie is one of my favorites. But I’m a registered dietitian, so...


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    18 reviews

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Raspberry Refresher

    1 review

    This recipe explodes with raspberry flavor! It's a wonderful summertime treat.—Doreen Patterson, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia


    Soft Tried ‘n’ True Peanut Butter Cookies

    8 reviews

    When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn...


    German Butter Pound Cake

    25 reviews

    Cardamom and lemon zest mix with almond and vanilla flavors to add zip to a classic butter pound cake. —Kristine...